nearsightedness
Definitions
Noun
- (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "nearsightedness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nearsightedness | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "nearsightedness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | instantaneous | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | unscrupulous | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | unambiguous | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | indecisiveness | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | ineffectiveness | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | nostradamus | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | unpleasantness | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | angiogenesis | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | negropalpus | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | unceremonious | 6 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "nearsightedness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | brightness | 2 | 18 |
| 2 | righteousness | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | uneasiness | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | rightness | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | weightlessness | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | weariness | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | separateness | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | preparedness | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | nearsighted | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | shortsightedness | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | neatness | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | lightness | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | farsightedness | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | farsighted | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | bearishness | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | tightness | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | spiritedness | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | nightengales | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | nastiness | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | lightheadedness | 4 | 0 |
Words That Follow
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Words that contain the same consonants as the term "nearsightedness".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 10
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Contact lenses used to slow nearsightedness in youth have a lasting effect
Jan 16, 2025 National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
Jan 16, 2025 National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
University of Houston Study Shows Effectiveness of Method to Stem Nearsightedness
Jan 16, 2025 University of Houston
Jan 16, 2025 University of Houston
Research shows just one hour of screen time increases risk of nearsightedness
Feb 25, 2025 Medical Xpress
Feb 25, 2025 Medical Xpress
Managing Myopia: Tips to Manage and Slow Down Nearsightedness
Nov 27, 2024 University of Utah Health
Nov 27, 2024 University of Utah Health